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DU56 YHW

2006 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,932 mi
Last recorded143,932 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Ducato41,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 YHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 143,932 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2025 141,699 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 137,500 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 134,477 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 128,481 miles

Central Exhaust outer shield corroded

Front Lower front crossmember under radiator corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Panels near chassis under floor corroded

Rear Rear panel near rear springs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 125,626 miles

Central Near side out box corroded not prescribed area

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both top shocks and bearings signs of rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Panel near rear springs light corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 122,797 miles

offside front outer cv gaiter leaking grease.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

rear inner valance corroded and holed.

Pass 19 Jan 2019 119,938 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

centre exhaust corroded.

Fail 16 Jan 2019 119,938 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

centre exhaust corroded.

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 114,210 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both on rear of front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wiper deteriorated but still wipe screen clear

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top bearing noise (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 109,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 109,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 103,759 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 103,759 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 99,046 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 94,414 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 94,414 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 85,785 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 85,785 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 76,396 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,396 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,772 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 53,598 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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DU56 YHW is a 2006 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 41,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU56 YHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU56 YHW is a 2006 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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